Hope on Wheels in South Punjab: The Compassionate Impact of Salima Rattani and Ahad Rattani

In Pakistan, disability is not only a medical condition but also a long and challenging journey marked by limited mobility, dependence, and emotional struggle. Laal Mahi, a middle-aged woman from South Punjab suffering from multiple illnesses, eventually developed a spinal cord injury that left her unable to feel or move her legs. For years, her life remained restricted, and even basic movement required assistance from others. Her situation changed when she received a customised wheelchair gifted by Salima Rattani, under the broader support of Niaz Support. For the first time, she experienced a wheelchair designed according to her needs, allowing her to move with dignity and ease, creating a deeply emotional moment of regained independence.

The second story is of Hasnain, a grade 7 student from South Punjab who has lived with a congenital condition since birth, affecting his physical growth and mobility. Despite his disability, he continues his education with courage and determination, holding on to his dreams for a better future. His life took a meaningful turn when he received a customised wheelchair, gifted by Ahad Rattani and supported by Niaz Support. This assistance enabled him to move more freely and attend school with greater comfort, reducing the barriers that once limited his daily life.